Kia Picanto 2011 vs Hyundai i10 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 99 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 15.2 seconds | |
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Kia Picanto is more dynamic to drive. Kia Picanto engine produces 16 HP more power than Hyundai i10, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Hyundai i10. Thanks to more power Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai i10 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai i10 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Picanto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Picanto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Picanto engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
| Kia Picanto is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai i10, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Picanto is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
605 litres | 910 litres | |
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Hyundai i10 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Picanto has 25 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i10. This could mean that the Kia Picanto uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i10 (by 305 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`370 | 1`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Hyundai i10 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Picanto, so Hyundai i10 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 2800 | |
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